Looking back at 2020 with James and Ian

12/18/20 • 34 min

A look back at 26 episodes of Lockdown Dads - the good, the bad and the ugly as we ponder the "annus horribilis" that was 2020. We talk guests and the tips that inspired us and the tips that shocked us, it's all here as we discuss what 2021 has instore for dads and their families and how as a show we can continue to bring you interesting and informative content onward into season 3 of a project we wanted to kill off. Too much lockdown...!

(Recorded pre-Tier 4 / Christmas cancellation)

Contents

1:30 This week - Webinars, Xmas cards and good people doing good things.

03:30 The importance of the Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse fishing programme.

05:30 The good - walks and family time, Saturday night movies.

07:30 All fathers should watch It's A Wonderful Life.

08:30 Scepticism about the Rona-coaster - until James hit it.

The emotional impact of freedom being snatched away.

Looking ahead to his daughter being nearly 14 next year.

11:50 Adapting and Accepting. Being kind to yourself.

Michael Ray and Nadia Nagamootoo talking about the small things.

13:30 Christmas - make the most of it, but not Kay Burley style.

14:00 Noel McDermott from Season 1 had the most striking tip - no drinking.

15:45 Yash Puri and the night time nappy changing, James and choosing the "right" pants.

17:30 Making time for yourself - Dan Reed, Ady Griffiths and Mari Williams.

18:00 Awe walks from Jessica Chivers.

19:30 Philip Simon re-record the punchline.

Dr Jasmine Kelland and Dr Laura Radcliffe with strong calls to action.

22:20 Freddie Bennett - The man who ran a marathon in welly boots and broke the Guinness World Record.

24:30 Dads exposed to genuine parenting challenge.

27:00 Future trends for 2021, it will be key for people like us - making the case for flexible working when the temptation will be for a return pre pandemic "norms."

31:00 Tip watch the Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse show. Cherry Vodka and Tonic make it your Christmas drink of choice.

(Recorded pre-Tier 4 / Christmas cancellation)

Contents

1:30 This week - Webinars, Xmas cards and good people doing good things.

03:30 The importance of the Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse fishing programme.

05:30 The good - walks and family time, Saturday night movies.

07:30 All fathers should watch It's A Wonderful Life.

08:30 Scepticism about the Rona-coaster - until James hit it.

The emotional impact of freedom being snatched away.

Looking ahead to his daughter being nearly 14 next year.

11:50 Adapting and Accepting. Being kind to yourself.

Michael Ray and Nadia Nagamootoo talking about the small things.

13:30 Christmas - make the most of it, but not Kay Burley style.

14:00 Noel McDermott from Season 1 had the most striking tip - no drinking.

15:45 Yash Puri and the night time nappy changing, James and choosing the "right" pants.

17:30 Making time for yourself - Dan Reed, Ady Griffiths and Mari Williams.

18:00 Awe walks from Jessica Chivers.

19:30 Philip Simon re-record the punchline.

Dr Jasmine Kelland and Dr Laura Radcliffe with strong calls to action.

22:20 Freddie Bennett - The man who ran a marathon in welly boots and broke the Guinness World Record.

24:30 Dads exposed to genuine parenting challenge.

27:00 Future trends for 2021, it will be key for people like us - making the case for flexible working when the temptation will be for a return pre pandemic "norms."

31:00 Tip watch the Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse show. Cherry Vodka and Tonic make it your Christmas drink of choice.

Previous Episode

Martin Robinson - Founder of the Book of Man

From lad mag to expert on modern masculinity. This episode is loaded with content "for him" as Martin Robinson, editor of digital magazine, the Book of Man, gives us the lowdown on why it was time for content that explicitly put men's mental health, front and centre of the conversation.
We learn about the human zoo that was working for Maxim in the 1990s and how going a little bit nuts was seen as an occupational hazard that shouldn't distract from the "fun". Fortunately the world has moved on a bit and Martin talks about how a new breed of man is engaging on a more emotional and vulnerable level and seeing the benefits of redefining what being a good man can mean.
Martin kicks things off by talking about the multiple pressures of keeping a business going, while home-schooling his 8 yr old son and 5 yr old daughter, plus managing their wellbeing and outlook on the world.
04:00 A call back to the "Christmas of Death"
06:00 How many Xmas trees do you need?
08:00 Ongoing Rona-coaster and the fragility of the situation.
James will eat his hat if Covid is over by Easter
09:30 Book of Man - increased demand due to mental health.
Traffic up massively in first lockdown.
It's not laugh a minute on the site
Topics that aren't going to be touched by GQ looking what the season's suits will be.
Professor Green
13:00 Excitement about the future - we need strong voices to help people through it.
14:00 Martin hoping for a reassessment of the ideals that men hold - taking pride in being around.
Caning it forever around the clock isn't really the answer!
17:00 The challenge when your identity and sense of self is defined by your job. Then you lose your job....
19:00 Talking about Jason Fox's role, there's angle about the military - getting organised and looking after your own little area, it's coming into it's own.
21:30 It's powerful when tough guys open up. More engagement when they talk about bad days, rather than a 1000 burpees.
23:00 Starting out a Maxim, did you expect to end up with Book of Man?
What did it mean to be a man in the 1990s? Hedonism and freedom.
There was no place for discussion about masculinity or mental health - that would be spoiling the fun.
26:00 I was never a massive lad - I wanted to be a writer.
People were continually having breakdowns. Long hours, long socialising.
29:00 Things were starting to change - Shortlist started doing mental health stories. An urgency to the launch of Book of Man post #Metoo and a focus on men's behaviour.
Martin's book is out in the spring "You're not the man you're supposed to be."
Tips
How to handle Xmas decorations
Don't leave decorating until December.
Read Julia Gillard's book - Women and Leadership
Book of Man https://thebookofman.com/
Twitter https://twitter.com/MartinXRobinson
Jason Fox Wild Tales Podcast Jason Fox Wild Tales Podcast – The Book of Man
Julia Gillard book - Women and Leadership https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/112/1120820/women-and-leadership/9781787634
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About Lockdown Dads
James Millar and Ian Dinwiddy are recording a weekly ‘show’ exploring the impact of lockdown, self-isolation and social distancing on working dads. We’ll share tips, thoughts and stories with special guests, discuss our hopes for the future and the opportunities that all this represents, especially for dads who want to be more active and involved fathers but who until now have struggled with the expectations of what it means to be a man in the workplace.
We hope you enjoy watching and listening!
To get in touch, submit your tips and learn about us click here:
https://www.inspiringdads.co.uk/lockdown-dads

Next Episode

Louise Goss - Founder of The Homeworker Magazine

One time self employed journalist based in Australia, we discover how interviewing and profiling home working entrepreneurs for a tech start up was the start of the idea that became The Homeworker magazine.

Louise Goss joins us for episode 28, drawing upon her husband's experiences we reflect on how attitudes towards home working have changed from both an individual and business perspective. Why her magazine is much more useful than googling the top 5 productivity tips and how the Homeworker blends key themes around business, productivity, mindset, wellbeing and your work environment.

Contents

02:30 James has the hump with fascists

03:30 Groundhog day - it's hard to hit the ground running in 2021

04:20 Ian misses flow

05:30 Less parental guilt this time

07:20 From Freelance journalist to celebrating the 2nd anniversary of the magazine

09:00 Louise back in UK with 2 children under 3

09:50 Blending business, productivity, mindset, wellbeing and your work environment.

10:15 I wish I could say I had this Eureka moment and this amazing foresight that we're all going to be doing it

12:10 Work and life are very integrated nowadays. And there's no real getting around that.

12:50 it's very easy to do a quick Google, you know, top five productivity tips working from home.

15:25 Branching out into a corporate subscription

16:30 There's working from home and then there's working from home during a global pandemic

17:30 Parenting and homeworking

22:00 Husband changing how he felt about home working

25:19 We actually turfed my daughter out of her room and made an office joining lockdown

26:30 Ergonomics advice - the best posture is the next posture

Tips 27:20

Involving the children in the planning of home-school

Leave the fairy lights up

If you create an inviting and welcoming workspace you're going to do better work there

https://www.thehomeworker.com/

https://twitter.com/homeworkermag

https://www.instagram.com/thehomeworkermag/
About Lockdown Dads

James Millar and Ian Dinwiddy are recording a weekly ‘show’ exploring the impact of lockdown, self-isolation and social distancing on working dads.

We’ll share tips, thoughts and stories with special guests, discuss our hopes for the future and the opportunities that all this represents, especially for dads who want to be more active and involved fathers but who until now have struggled with the expectations of what it means to be a man in the workplace. We hope you enjoy watching and listening!

To get in touch, submit your tips and learn about us click here: https://www.inspiringdads.co.uk/lockdown-dads